Group Retreats
From Fall to Spring

Start planning a custom retreat for your church, school, or other organization! Whether it’s a youth retreat, men’s or women’s conference, leadership meeting, or any other getaway, we’ll help you prepare for a time of quality spiritual renewal.

As a Christian retreat center on the New Jersey shore, we offer affordable rates, over-the-top service, and lovely facilities that make the perfect environment for your group to rest and connect with God.

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LoveLy Facilities

Explore diverse room layouts and meeting spaces that accommodate all kinds of retreats.

A hotel room with two queen beds, a nightstand, a painting above the beds, window curtains, a sliding door leading to a balcony, and a desk with a table lamp.
An indoor event space with a small stage decorated with two artificial palm trees and a wooden stand in the middle. There are rows of foldable beige chairs facing the stage. To the right, there is a large wooden boat on display.
A bedroom with two twin beds with floral-patterned quilts, a wooden dresser with a mirror, a window with brown curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A wooden dock extending over water toward a large building complex at sunset with a partly cloudy sky, trees, and people on the shore.
Lodging Options
Meeting Spaces

Rest & Activities

From games to refreshments to relaxation, our amenities and bayfront location always give you something to do in your free time. Restaurant-quality meals for fellowship are all included.

A group of children playing volleyball on a beach during sunset, with water and a pink sky in the background.
People paddleboarding on a body of water near a large beachside house with multiple balconies and a gazebo, under a partly cloudy sky.
Activities
Food & Dining
Children and adults playing indoor volleyball and participating in activities in a gymnasium.
Empty coffee shop with seating area, counter, menu screen, and large windows

Why Harvey Cedars?

“Teens love the beach and extensive facilities for both structured and unstructured time away. Getting away as a community in the fall enables us to welcome new students, deepen relationships, and set a Christ-centered tone for the school year ahead. Students make lasting memories in this special place year after year!”
“Nice facilities, gracious hosts, and a beautiful location.”
“A lovely location to hold conferences, retreats and so much more!”
“Peaceful and well-maintained grounds, excellent service, delicious served food, great price for the location, access to the clean beaches and ocean, very comfortable rooms, and most of all, a place where truly, Christ finds people and changes lives.”

Meeting Spaces

Our meeting spaces and conference rooms accommodate groups of up to 400 people.

Your retreat includes one meeting space, with more available for an additional cost. Groups of over 300 have access to all meeting spaces. We provide chairs, tables, audio/video equipment, and more items to rent.

  • Meeting space with stage and chairs

    Oldham Chapel

    Large auditorium seating up to 400, featuring premium audio/video equipment.

  • Meeting space with stage and folding chairs

    The Cedars

    Flexible room with various setup and audio/video options for groups up to 250.

  • Meeting space with chairs facing doors

    Bayview Lodge Atrium

    Large room in the center of Bayview Lodge. Seating and media options fit groups of up to 90.

  • Small meeting room with podium and chairs

    Bayview Conference Rooms

    Small conference rooms in Bayview Lodge perfect for small groups of up to 35.

  • Small meeting room with podium and chairs

    Victorian Hotel

    Rectangular conference rooms with various setup and media options for up to 60 people.

  • Small meeting room with TV and tables

    The Marsh & The Cove

    L-shaped conference rooms with small kitchenettes seating up to 50, just outside of guest rooms.

  • Children's nursery room with rocking chair

    Oldham Chapel Rooms

    Small, colorful rooms designed for childcare, but adaptable for up to 30 adults as well.

  • Classroom with tables

    Davis Center Rooms

    Three classroom-style spaces seating up to 30 each. Can also be divided in half.

  • Gymnasium with chairs and stage

    Davis Center Gym

    For extremely large groups, our gym can be converted into an auditorium seating 1,000.